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Ness

A short form of Vanessa.

Meaning and origin

Ness is a concise English nickname for Vanessa, which was created in the 20th century by author William Makepeace Thackeray for his novel Vanity Fair.

How to pronounce Ness

English (US)NES /nɛs/

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